Tax Manager EMEA

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It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a tax role but at Bristol Myers Squibb, everything connects back to our purpose: transforming patients' lives through science. And the team that keeps our tax operations running with precision and integrity? They’re part of that story too.

We’re looking for a Tax Manager to join our European Tax Centre of Excellence (COE) in Chester - a role where your technical skills meet real business influence and where the work you do every day genuinely matters.

Here’s what makes this different from a standard in‑house tax position: you won't be a cog in a machine, processing the same returns year after year.

You’ll lead a portfolio of European markets — including the UK — working closely with local finance teams and external advisers to high‑quality processes. You’ll be the expert your finance colleagues come to when they need clarity, the professional who challenges external advisers, and the person who translates complex legislation into practical action to guide our stakeholders.

• You’ll run the full direct tax cycle for your own markets - leading corporate income tax return preparation with local external advisers, applying genuine technical challenge to their work, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
• You’ll gain hands‑on US GAAP experience - preparing and submitting US tax reporting including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions using Tax Stream technology. This isn't something most in‑house European tax roles offer, and it's a genuine differentiator for your CV.
• You’ll work across the full breadth of tax governance - managing UK‑specific requirements including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO), Tax Strategy publication, Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO), and the evolving world of Pillar Two.
• You’ll be a genuine internal consultant - advising finance and business stakeholders on tax matters, explaining complex technical requirements in language they can act on, and building the kind of trusted relationships that make you indispensable.
• You’ll shape how tax is done, not just do it - contributing to the COE’s strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement. If you’re curious about tax technology and smarter ways of working, this team is actively investing in that space.
• You’ll stay ahead of legislative change - monitoring developments across your markets, analysing their impact, and proactively communicating what matters to the people who need to know.

Let’s talk about what this role opens up for you - concretely.

European direct tax, US GAAP reporting, transfer pricing exposure, Pillar Two, UK tax governance - all under one role, in one team. Whether you're looking to deepen your specialism or broaden your horizons, this role does both.

You won’t be working in isolation. You’ll…